When Silvanus suggested bathing in the stream, Aeliana quickly refused, explaining she hadn't brought any clothes.

"There's always a backup, Aeliana," Silvanus replied.

"Backup? What do you mean?" she asked, intrigued by Silvanus's resourcefulness. He seemed to make the impossible possible. He moved away from the window and stood to Aeliana's left.

Before him was a sizable rectangular box of moderate height. Silvanus opened it and pulled out a simple swimsuit.

Her eyes widened in ...